Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Upgraded Aggro

Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Super-Soldier Serum
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Erode
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
69%inclusion115 decks166 decks
62%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
61%inclusion103 decks168 decks
54%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
60%inclusion100 decks168 decks
54%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
58%inclusion98 decks168 decks
52%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
69%inclusion116 decks168 decks
52%synergy
Buster Sword
58%inclusion98 decks168 decks
50%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion93 decks168 decks
49%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
59%inclusion99 decks168 decks
49%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
61%inclusion103 decks168 decks
48%synergy
Lizard Blades
54%inclusion91 decks168 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
75%inclusion126 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion124 decks168 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion120 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion102 decks168 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Bolt
55%inclusion92 decks168 decks
44%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
55%inclusion92 decks168 decks
43%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
55%inclusion92 decks168 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion87 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion86 decks168 decks
42%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
49%inclusion83 decks168 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion61 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion74 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Combat Celebrant
42%inclusion71 decks168 decks
33%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
42%inclusion70 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion69 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
41%inclusion69 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion66 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Blade Historian
37%inclusion62 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion59 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion56 decks168 decks
24%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
32%inclusion53 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion51 decks168 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion49 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
27%inclusion46 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion40 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
21%inclusion36 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Zack Fair
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Firemane Commando
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Seifer Almasy
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Black Widow, Agile Avenger
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
47%inclusion79 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Legion Leadership
38%inclusion63 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Restoration Magic
35%inclusion59 decks167 decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Will
34%inclusion57 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion54 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Great Train Heist
32%inclusion53 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
31%inclusion52 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion51 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Helix
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
-16%synergy
Take the Bait
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
-0%synergy
Thunder Magic
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-8%synergy
Big Score
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Seething Song
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Twinferno
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
49%inclusion83 decks168 decks
38%synergy
Open the Armory
42%inclusion71 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion69 decks168 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion62 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
29%inclusion49 decks168 decks
24%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
29%inclusion49 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
23%inclusion38 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
23%inclusion38 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Relentless Assault
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
1%synergy
World at War
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
46%inclusion77 decks168 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion68 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
40%inclusion67 decks168 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion62 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
34%inclusion57 decks168 decks
28%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
32%inclusion53 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion53 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Colossus Hammer
30%inclusion51 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
30%inclusion50 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
27%inclusion46 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion40 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion38 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
21%inclusion36 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
14%synergy
The Fire Crystal
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur II
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-0%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
47%inclusion79 decks168 decks
37%synergy
Aggravated Assault
46%inclusion77 decks168 decks
40%synergy
Fighter Class
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Super State
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
4%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion120 decks168 decks
41%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion83 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
49%inclusion82 decks168 decks
32%synergy
Arena of Glory
43%inclusion72 decks168 decks
33%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion53 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
7%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Axgard Armory
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion151 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion133 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion80 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion58 decks168 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion166 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion166 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion157 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion127 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
69%inclusion116 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion109 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
55%inclusion92 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
52%inclusion88 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
51%inclusion86 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
49%inclusion82 decks168 decks
25%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
43%inclusion72 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion71 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
42%inclusion70 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
38%inclusion63 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Summit
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
-11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion40 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
24%inclusion40 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Massif
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
5%synergy